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Chumono
I didn't think to say your tree was poorly styled, I believe that you got the maximum tree out of what is available. Like you said, flaws are flaws, and you've done a great job diminishing them without changing the character of the tree. I still feel that the tree is off balanced in the pot; but my eye and brain doesn't see or think the same way yours does. At the end of the day, its your tree, and if you like it, thats all that matters.